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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,311.45, 10,967.87 and 2,046.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,311.45, 10,967.87 and 2,046.46 is: 3,069.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,311.45 : 10,967.87 = 2,046.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,311.45/10,967.87 = 2,046.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,311.45x = 10,967.87 × 2,046.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,311.45x = 22,445,307.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,445,307.24/7,311.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,069.88

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